California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 27th, 2026

Assembly Appropriations Committee

Event Log

  • Buffy Wicks — Called present during quorum call.
  • Josh Hoover — Josh Hoover was noted as present during the quorum call and later as not voting on the B-roll call, reflecting his attendance and participation status in the meeting.
  • Josh Hoover — Not voting on the B-roll call.
  • Matt McKee — Called during quorum call, but no response captured in this section.
  • Lisa Calderon — Called present during quorum call.
  • Jessica Caloza — Called during quorum call, but no response captured in this section.
  • Diane Dixon — Called present during quorum call.
  • Mike Fong — Called present during quorum call.
  • Mark González — Called present during quorum call.
  • Blanca Pacheco — Called during quorum call, but no response captured in this section.
  • Gail Pellerin — Called present during quorum call.
  • Gail Pellerin — Referenced as the author associated with AB 282 in the election protection package.
  • LaShae Sharp-Collins — Called during quorum call, but no response captured in this section.
  • José Solache Jr. — Called during quorum call, but no response captured in this section.
  • Tri Ta — Called present during quorum call.
  • David Tangipa — Called present during quorum call.
  • Aisha Wahab — Senator Aisha Wahab was introduced and presented SB 259, then was thanked by the committee after the bill was moved forward and reported out on a due pass recommendation with a B-roll call.
  • SB259 — SB 259 is presented as an election protection measure responding to threats to the vote-by-mail process. The bill would create felony penalties to deter anyone in a position of authority from interfering with the delivery or submission of vote-by-mail ballots, and it is described as part of a broader election protection package aimed at increasing confidence in California’s election system. Supporters, including SEIU California, endorse the bill, and testimony clarifies that its penalties are intended for willful interference and do not apply to accidental misplacement or other inadvertent errors by election officials.
  • Beth Malnowski — Testified in support of SB 259 on behalf of SEIU California.
  • AB282 — Referenced as part of the election protection legislative package with SB 259.
  • Maggy Krell — Likely intended reference to Senator Perez is unclear; transcript says 'Senator Perez' but no matching member is present in the list.
  • SB957 — SB 957 is introduced and presented as the Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Detainees Model Act. The author explains that the bill would direct the Attorney General to develop a comprehensive oversight plan and regulatory framework for privately operated civil detention facilities in California, requiring them to meet California standards for safety, dignity, and human rights. The discussion then shifts to the bill’s mechanism—having the Attorney General’s office develop the plan—before the presentation concludes with committee consideration, including a motion, second, and questions from members.
  • Ronald Coleman Baezza — Testifies in support on behalf of CHIRLA regarding oversight of privately operated detention facilities.
  • Christopher Sanchez — States support on behalf of Inclusive Action for the City.
  • SB995 — Referenced as the previous version related to the issue; it was held because there was no allocated money in the budget.